An update from our friend Mike who is weathering it out up in his house in Los Alamos.:
Psalm 19:14 reminds us "Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in the sight, O Lord, my Rock and Redeemer"
As day 3 of the Las Conchas fire descends into evening, the winds seem to have calmed and the smoke seems to have lifted a little bit (or I am just used to it). Originally I thought today might be the turning point as the fire was moving down Los Alamos Canyon towards the town and Lab, but it didn't move as quickly as anticipated and so it appears that the town is okay for the time being.
The plan for fighting the fire this evening is to create a fire break between town and the approaching fire by bull dozing a wide swath and then starting a back fire. Please keep the firefighters in your prayers as many of them are exhausted, and ask God for mercy. Although today was about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, it is still dry, dry, dry. Pray that the backfire will not backfire (literally). Pray that all those working to respond to this fire would rest well and be strengthened.
While it is tempting to worry and be on edge, especially as we wonder what is going on, know that you can trust in the One who is our Rock and Redeemer. May our words and even our thoughts bring glory to Him. May His peace guard your hearts and minds.
1 comment:
the smoke is crazy! it's interesting how it just passed right over y'all and descended later on...or is that just the earth's curvature making it look like that?
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